Blue Martini will host its grand opening at 4pm on Friday, Feb. 10, at The Shops at The Bravern. The event includes live music by Remix and Ashley Red.

The lounge features more than 40 specialty martinis as well as casual dining. Food and drink specials will be offered throughout the grand opening weekend.

Blue Martini is open from 4pm to 2am Monday through Friday, and noon to 2am Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour runs from 4pm to 7pm daily, and each night offers live music.

On Wednesdays, patrons can participate in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a designer handbag or an iPad.

One Main Street Condominiums sold 2 more of its 57 homes last week. The remaining 10 homes, a variety of 1-bedroom condos, range from 662 to 880 square feet and are priced at $299,900 to $439,900.

These residences feature air conditioning, German-engineered cabinetry, hardwood floors, and garage parking. The location includes a new retailer, the Italian deli Mercato Stellina, on the main level.

In January, Bellevue Towers sold 13 homes, bringing this urban condominium project to 50 percent sold. The remaining homes include studio and 1-bedroom condos priced from the $300,000s, 2-bedroom residences priced from the $600,000s, and penthouses priced from $2 million. The homes range from 807 to 6,398 square feet.

Bellevue Towers offers concierge service and gives residents access to a variety of amenities, including: a 24,000-square-foot urban garden, a private screening room, a large dining room with a terrace and kitchen, a fitness center, a spa and sun deck, and a terrace with a fireplace and barbecue grill.

Readers, what do you like about living in downtown Bellevue?

Lot No. 3 – Big Game on the Big Screen
Lot No. 3 We will be featuring a special Super Bowl menu with many of their existing favorites, as well as a few new items including Chili-Cheese Nachos, Spicy Chicken Wings, Spice-Rubbed Spare Ribs, and 2 kinds of Potato Skins! Drink specials will include $2.50 Rainier Tall Boys and $1-off draft beer and well drinks. The Super Bowl Menu will be offered from 2 PM until close and can be viewed here.

Reservations for the big game can be made online.

520 Bar and Grill to Host Madonna Look-Alike Contest
520 Bar & Grill will celebrate in style during this Super Bowl. They have game day specials, including the largest nachos on the Eastside, Wings to-die-for, $5 Touchdowns, $4 Stella Big Gulps, and the new Bud Lite Platinum, which is a new 6% alcohol beer that is being introduced to the world during the game.

At halftime 520 will host a Madonna look-alike contest, where the 1st place winner will receive a $520 cash prize.

Super Bowling Party at Lucky Strike
Lucky Strike will be offering ½-price bowling on Super Bowl Sunday from 2 PM – close; just text “SUPER” to 59925. Table reservations are complimentary, and you can contact noah@velvetropevip.com for more information.

On a trip to the mall over the weekend it was apparent that both Road Apparel & Harry & David have closed at Bellevue Square. Both stores were tenants at Bellevue Square for several years.

According to Road Apparel their lease at Bellevue Square has expired. They do however have a Seattle location for those still interested in shopping at their store. Road is actively searching for a new Eastside location. The rumored new Apple Store in Bellevue Square will be across from where Road Apparel used to be located, which will likely be a highly trafficked location.

We did not get ahold of Harry & David to determine the reasoning behind their exit. If you’re interested in shopping with Harry & David, they continue to be available online.

There is no word on what will replace the retailers, but as you know we’ll be the first to let you know when we do.

The project beings this morning (Friday) at the intersection of Bellevue Way SE and SE 3rd St. The work will be finished by 6 PM Sunday, January 29th.

This will slow down traffic this weekend in and around this area, so if you are able to, you’ll want to take alternate routes.

Friday, January 27 marks the public grand opening of the Yogurtland Bellevue. Yogurtland is a popular self-serve frozen yogurt franchise that operates throughout the nation. It replaces Quiznos on Bellevue Way.

On Thursday the newly appointed Bellevue Mayor, Conrad Lee will officiate a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:00 PM at the store.

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Bellevue, WA 98004

Your party will choose one entree from choices ranging from rib eye steak to USDA Prime Chateaubriand. The meal includes soup and salad, as well as two side orders for sharing. Dessert comes with the Sunday Family Dinners and there are delicious choices. We dare you to order the macadamia nut pie with white chocolate pineapple ice cream.

John Howie Steak
11111 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 440-0880

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SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER

for four

SOUPS & SALADS
Choose one per person

Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Chowder, asparagus, corn, cream sherry

Caesar Salad, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano,
lemon-anchovy Caesar dressing

Gala Apple with Preserved Apricot Vinaigrette, organic greens,
baby arugula, frisée & watercress, charred purple onions,
manchego cheese, dehydrated cranberries, candied walnuts

Family DINNER
Choose one entrée to share

* 26oz USDA Prime Chateaubriand , mesquite grilled, maître d’ sauce   180

* 40oz USDA Prime Porterhouse, mesquite grilled,

Courvoisier-shallot demi glace   148

* 24oz American “Kobe Style” Wagyu Beef Sirloin Roast, mesquite grilled,
Courvoisier-shallot demi glace   138

* 36oz USDA Prime Bone In Rib Eye Steak, mesquite grilled,
shallot-red wine Bordelaise sauce   144

Sides

Choose two sides to share

Mesquite Roasted Corn with Honey-Chipotle Butter

Brown Butter Asparagus Spears with Meyer lemon hollandaise

Crispy Fried Potatoes

Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Roasted Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose two desserts to share

Olympic Mountain Ice Cream or Sorbet Sampler

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Ganache Tart

New York Cheesecake with Berry Compote

Macadamia Nut Pie with White Chocolate Pineapple Ice Cream

The recent expansion at 520 Bar & Grill has opened up the venue for events, such as live music. Performing on Tuesday, January 31st is the duo ‘Lucy & Luke;’ they will play from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

The 2 cousins, Lucy & Luke play both original songs, as well as covers.  To preview their music, go to their YouTube channel.

Guests who dine at John Howie Steak in downtown Bellevue will have a chance to win gift cards worth the value of their meals, as well as one of two grand prizes: a $5,000 gift card to the restaurant or a trip to New Orleans with Chef John Howie for the February 2013 Taste of the NFL.

Three drawings will be held each week for gift cards worth the value of the winner’s meal, with lunch drawings valued up to $200, lounge drawings valued up to $250, and dinner drawings valued up to $400. Visit the John Howie Steak Facebook Page for bonus entries.

The final drawing for the grand prizes will be held on April 17.

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